Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1181 of 2368

A toddler has moderate to severe croup. Besides dexamethasone, which medication does the nurse anticipate?

  1. Oral amoxicillin
  2. Nebulized epinephrine
  3. Intravenous ceftriaxone
  4. Monthly palivizumab
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Correct answer: Nebulized epinephrine

Epinephrine by nebulizer helps open the airways. Antibiotics are used only if a secondary bacterial infection is suspected.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026